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Preethi Ramadoss, a PhD scholar from Anna University in Chennai, has innovated a biodegradable material to detect blood sugar levels in diabetics through body sweat.

Packed with vitamins but low on calories, Raktsey Karpo (as these apricots are known) is also rich in sorbitol - a natural glucose substitute that can be consumed by diabetics. And that's not all. The oil from its seed is known to relieve back aches and joint pain! #EdibleHeritage #HealthFirst #Rare

One of the most important lifestyle choices is the introduction of the right kind of milk in your diet. It is vital because there is no such thing as one-milk-for-all. Some children are lactose intolerant and find it difficult to digest it, some others are unable to digest the protein found in cow’s milk.

Type 1 Diabetes commonly occurs in children and can cause problems affecting eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, brain and feet. But here's how these complications can be prevented.